THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS
open call begins August 23rd, 2024
"THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS" isn't just about stepping into a fantastical world—it's about the journey of transformation and understanding that occurs when we dare to cross the threshold between what is known and what lies beyond.
Journeying "Through the Looking Glass" refers to entering an alternate space. It suggests stepping into a place where the usual rules don't apply, and everything seems unpredictable.
This journey into a new realm, where the boundaries of logic and reason are blurred, evokes the sense of entering a landscape that might be strangely familiar. Here, curiosity leads one through experiences and learning, and symbolism hints at deeper knowledge.
The process of transition to a new perspective, like viewing the world from the other side of a mirror, suggests a shift in understanding or perception that reveals hidden truths or alternative viewpoints and adds nuance to what we already know.
Please submit art that reflects the concept of ‘THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS’ in whatever genre and style you choose; you may be literal, abstract, fantastical ~ this is entirely up to you.
All Mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, mixed media, collage, sculpture, fiber arts, and new media, for example, a short video or 2D digital work.
Supplement your work with a written statement so that judges may fully understand your connection to the theme and also how your art expresses the theme of THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS.
Rules and Regulations details are noted below.
prizes:
1 Grand Prize Winner: An Exclusive Solo Exhibition***
5 Finalists: Inclusion in a Small Group Exhibition
1 See|Me Member Winner: Inclusion in a Small Group Exhibition
1 Student Prize: Inclusion in a Small Group Exhibition
all winners will receive:
An Invitation to join the See|Me Digital Gallery
Inclusion in the Artsy THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Collection
Awarded a custom social media promotion
IMPORTANT: The solo exhibition prize is available to the 6-image entry ticket only
gallery location:
The THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS exhibition will be held at The BLANC Art Space in New York City
dates:
TBD: Late January, 2025
Entry Options: Select a ticket to participate
Exhibition Venue:
We’re thrilled to announce that THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS will be held at the sophisticated The BLANC Art Space in New York City.
The BLANC currently has two galleries and a premier performance space - and they’re growing! The BLANC is building out and developing more beautiful spaces to accommodate a growing number of creative endeavors; Stay tuned to see the two new galleries that are ‘under construction’ and in the mix for the THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS Exhibition!
One of the things we love about the BLANC is that our artist centric missions are clearly aligned; Don’t miss this opportunity to have your work exhibited at the BLANC - (and watch for the final gallery space reveal!)
About The BLANC Art Space:
The BLANC Art Space is dedicated to promoting and advancing visual, performing, and creative art through a series of exhibitions, performances, presentations, panels, and outreach programs. We are committed to forging an innovative and inspiring art exchange platform to help young artists start their incredible art journey and in which all people have the opportunity to collectively share the rich aesthetic, creativity, inclusion, and humanity of the art.
rules and regulations:
Submission Format: All competition entries are completed through an online submission form that each participant receives via email after purchasing their entry ticket or membership.
Accepted Media: Submissions from the following mediums are accepted: Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Printmaking, Collage Art, Mixed Media, Digital Art and Video Art.
If a participant’s work does not match any of these mediums, there is an “other” option available when they select their medium on the submission form.
Uploading Artwork: When uploading artwork, all files must be named in the following format: the artist’s full name followed by the title of the artwork.
For example, “Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night”.
Image Resolution: We ask that participants upload image files of the highest resolution possible at a maximum file size of 5MB per image (accepted image filetypes are JPG, JPEG, and PNG).
Video Submissions are made by entering direct links to the submission form.
Video submissions work best by uploading files to a platform like YouTube or Vimeo and then copy-pasting the URL(s) into the submission form.
Video files such as MP4, MOV, and AVI are not accepted.